The Israel Defense Forces uses drones to protect economic waters and strategic facilities

 

Blue Whale unmanned submarine

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is actively implementing unmanned aerial vehicles and underwater vehicles to monitor and analyze maritime threats in the country's exclusive economic zone. For the first time in recent weeks, the Israeli Navy has deployed unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) capable of creating a wide sea picture and tracking vessel movements in Israel's economic waters.

These drones collect and document data that is used to analyze threats and make decisions on the deployment of forces in the maritime theater of operations. Special attention is paid to the protection of strategically important facilities such as Israel's gas rigs, which are vital to the country's energy security.

The underwater unmanned vehicles developed by leading Israeli companies are equipped with modern navigation and reconnaissance equipment, which makes it possible to effectively monitor underwater space and identify potential threats, including hostile submarines and minefields. Israeli technologies in the field of UUV are recognized as one of the most advanced in the world, which is confirmed by the interest and cooperation with other countries, for example, Germany.

The use of unmanned systems significantly expands the capabilities of the Israeli Navy, reducing risks for personnel and increasing the effectiveness of maritime border protection. In the context of growing instability in the region and increasing maritime threats, such innovative solutions are becoming key elements of national security.

Thus, the integration of unmanned aerial vehicles and underwater vehicles into Israel's defense structure demonstrates the country's commitment to technological leadership and ensures reliable protection of important economic and strategic interests at sea.